Obituaries
Jack Paul Roek
Aug 27, 2023
Jack Paul Roek, age 28, of Portland, TN passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Jack was born on March 5, 1995 in Red Bank, NJ.
Jack is survived by his loving parents Jack and Kim Roek; brothers Joseph Roek and Evan Roek; sister Emma Roek; grandparents Frederick and Patricia DellaPietro; aunts Deb Angielczyk and Tracy Brown (Donny); uncle...
Linda Gail Polk
Aug 27, 2023
Linda Gail Polk, age 74, passed away on August 27, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1949 in Hartsville, Tennessee to the late TW and Marian Shoulders. She attended Hendersonville High School and graduated in the class of 1967. She was a member of Dickson Creek Baptist Church in Cato.One of Linda's greatest passions was gardening. She had a...
Joe Snyder
Aug 26, 2023
Joe Snyder, a kind-hearted and dependable man, passed away on August 26, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on January 12, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio. Joe was known for his unwavering commitment to serving others and his dedication to his work.Joe proudly served in the United States Army. After serving in the Army, Joe spent a number...
Addean Keturah Wilburn
Aug 25, 2023
On August 25, 2023, Addean Keturah Caneer Wilburn, age 93, was called home by her Lord Jesus Christ to claim her inheritance promised by him.
Today she is in paradise celebrating. She is in her new body beyond pain and the physical limitations forced upon by her health for the last many years.
Throughout her life, Addean embodied the Excellent...
Robert R. Fleming
Aug 24, 2023
On August 24, 2023, Robert (Rob) Fleming passed away at Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Rob was recovering from a fall which required 2 surgeries. His recovery was progressing well. He was treated for an infection, while in a rehabilitation center, it was thought to be cleared so was discharged home. After returning home, there was a relapse with the...
Nancy J. Kolle
Aug 24, 2023
Nancy Jean Kolle, 93, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Nancy was born on January 30, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Anton Joseph Mattes and Evelyn A. (Falbisaner) Mattes.
Nancy was a fun- loving person who never met a stranger, she was a “people person.” Nancy had a passion for painting oils on canvas. Her art will live on...
Fred J. Hutchison
Aug 23, 2023
Fred J. Hutchison, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Fred was born to Thomas Marion Hutchison and Mary Lois (Turner) Hutchison in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fred was an adventurer who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, hiking, and caving (especially on the Cumberland Plateau). Most importantly, Fred loved his family and will be missed.
Fred is preceded...
Betty F. Brown
Aug 21, 2023
Betty Frances Penick Brown, 88, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Betty was born on October 10, 1934, to Milburn W. and Maudie D. (Moss) Penick in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Hume Fogg High School.
Betty loved to draw and paint. She also enjoyed all crafts including crocheting,...
Janet Thomason
Aug 19, 2023
Janet Rose Lee Thomason, age 76 of Madison, Tennessee, passed away on August 19, 2023. Janet loved her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ and was an active member of Metro Baptist Church, where she regularly served by taking care of the young children. Janet worked for 29 years as the Director of Circulation and Building Services at the Jean &...
Philip T. Martens
Aug 18, 2023
Philip T. Martens, age 88, passed away on August 18, 2023 in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Philip was born on March 16, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mabel and George Martens. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by children, Phil Martens, Jr., William Scott Martens, and Patty Cox; and sister, Mary Ann Stevenson. Philip...
Gloria Lou Wales
Aug 16, 2023
Gloria Lou Wales, age 91, passed away on August 16, 2023 in Hendersonville, TN after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Gloria was born on September 10, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio. She lead a full and active life with her husband, Jack. Jack's successful career relocated them from Ohio to Wisconsin to Seattle to Pittsburgh. Jack and Gloria retired to Hilton Head, SC and later moved to Hendersonville to...
Tracy Lee Gilley, Sr.
Aug 15, 2023
Tracy Lee Gilley, Sr., age 56, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 15, 2023 surrounded by his wife, family, and friends. He was born on October 30, 1966 in Nashville, Tennessee to Sandra and Morris Gilley. Tracy is preceded in death by his father, Morris (Bubba) Gilley; and grandparents, Mildred and Earl Mayo. He...
Melanie Linn Harris
Aug 14, 2023
Melanie Linn Harris was born on February 18, 1972 and went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Larry Huggins. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Duane Harris, her children Timothy Tyler (Caitlin), Carson Harris, and Ashley Harris as well as grandsons, Theo and Rohan Tyler,...
Kimberly Keller
Aug 13, 2023
In Loving Memory of Kimberly (Kimmy) Marie Keller, a Remarkable Soul with an Eternal Passion for Art, Culinary Delights, and Family Bonds.
Kimmy- a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother, who left us far too soon at the age of 51. Her journey through life was one filled with an unwavering devotion to her passions and an unquenchable love...
Judy Morris
Aug 10, 2023
Judy Morris, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 10, 2023, in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Judy was born on August 26, 1945, in Madison, Indiana. She was the daughter of Fred and Beulah Morris. Judy had many interests and hobbies that brought her immense pleasure throughout her life. She had a knack for crochet and sewing and spent countless...
Linda Sipe Hardaway
Aug 10, 2023
Linda Sipe Hardaway passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband, L. Hall Hardaway Jr., parents J. Clyde Sipe and Jeanne Bartee Sipe, sister Shirley Mitchell and son-in-law Bill Branch.
She is survived by her children Cathy Hardaway Branch, Stan Hardaway,
(Debbie), Kay Goodrum (Jack); grandchildren Blake Hardaway,...
Benjamin Louis Alley
Aug 9, 2023
Benjamin Louis Alley, 83, of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on the morning of August 9, 2023, with his daughters by his side during a short stay at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.He was born December 20, 1939, to the late Benjamin Wells Alley and Muriel Livingston Alley of Rogersville, TN. After graduating from Rogersville High School, he attended trade school...
Henry P. Applegate
Aug 8, 2023
Major Henry P. Applegate passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 8, 2023, at the age of 90.
He is survived by his wife Betty and son Bruce (wife Pamela), five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Henry Keith and his mother, father, two sisters and...
Kallahan "Kallie" June Dunlap
Aug 8, 2023
Kallahan June “Kallie” Dunlap, age 22 months, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Kallie was born on October 4, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee to Drew and Angel Dunlap.
Kallie was a tornado, full of life, with a spunky spirit. The moment she heard music playing she would dance her little heart out. She loved her handmade small shop...
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